On May 18, 2020, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker issued an Executive Order and comprehensive Four-Phase Plan (“Plan”) to reopen the Massachusetts economy, get people back to work, and ease social restrictions while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.

This Client Alert focuses on addressing when and how the Plan will permit employers to reopen their businesses.

Mandatory Workplace Safety StandardsAs part of reopening the economy, the DPH and the COVID-19 Command Center have developed Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards.

COVID-19 Essential Services have until May 25, 2020 to comply with the Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards, self-certification process and any Sector-Specific Protocols, as applicable.

Despite the delayed compliance deadline, such businesses are required to undertake immediately their best efforts to comply with the Mandatory Workplace Safety Standards. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1591902007.2096102/Massachusetts-Governor-Issues-Four-Phase-Plan-to-Reopen-Economy?ref=audio_experience